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Lot # J691

Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Bird Form Money Bank & Matching Bowl View Watchlist >

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Lot # J691
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Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Bird Form Money Bank & Matching Bowl

A beautifully coordinated pair of Santa Clara Pueblo blackware pottery pieces, including a stylized bird-form money bank and a complementary oval bowl. Each displays the hallmark rich black finish achieved through traditional reduction firing, with smooth burnishing and hand-tooled shaping. The bird features a coin slot opening and an underside signed by the artist (signature indiscernible).

Together, they exemplify Santa Clara Pueblo artistry — blending graceful sculptural form with traditional pottery techniques. The pairing presents a balanced aesthetic ideal for display, capturing the elegance and cultural continuity of Pueblo ceramic traditions.

Condition

Good overall condition, showing minor areas of finish loss and light rim wear consistent with age. The surfaces exhibit small scuffs and natural handling marks typical of vintage Santa Clara pottery. No major cracks or structural damage noted.